incense cloud from temple, wafts towards me
and I suck in, the goodness of sacred air,
but it only brings out a cough in me-
.
an irregular gasp in and out
.
-allergic to things, that could compose my soul,
I turn away from godly vision, back to myself,
resting my head timorously on my knees
.
I am linking it up with G-Man’s Friday Flash 55.
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Oh wow, what a very interesting poem. Food for thought, for sure.
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incense? I always loved it during Mass when they would swing the incense. What I always hated was the “old lady” perfume!
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intriguing…and more than what is in the lines as much as what it in between them….
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How horrible. I have to be careful of fragrances too, which is hard when I make soap.
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I an definitely picture this, HA! Truthfully, if I smell incense it interferes with my breathing as well. It is just such a SHARP smell, at least to me.
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What a Drag!
But you gotta do whats best.
Sorry about the distress.
Most Excellent 55 My Friend
Thanks for playing, thanks for your great support
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
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I’m so sorry. Well written.
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I remember visiting temples in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year, and the smell was very potent too. I can feel the wistfulness in your poem HA.
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There is a strong dose of reality in this piece, and allergies are a dreadful affliction.
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This is really cool.
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It must be horrific to be allergic to things….I’m only allergic to Penicillin so that’s easy to avoid. This was such a thoughtful, special write. I enjoyed it immensely.
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sacred air and traditions…sometimes a hinder rather than a help. lovely, both your poem and image.
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Allergic to the incense, or the setting in which it’s delivered?
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I can never be sure of that.
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I have asthma. Incense cannot be inhaled by me. ;(
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